"I know I can do far better, but I am relaxed about it, I know it is going to get better".

"We have many young players, it's logical that they were a bit shaky at the start", Matuidi said.

Four minutes later Australia had a penalty of their own when Samuel Umtiti handled a Mooy cross, Jedinak rolling the ball low beyond Lloris to level after VAR had again been used to confirm the handball.

While Australia failed to convert the free-kick which was awarded to them after 75th minute of the match, France-who replaced Griezmann with Olivier Giroud- were searching for opportunities with no avail.

France midfielder Paul Pogba played a major role in his side winning their first FIFAWorld Cup 2018 fixture against Australia on Saturday and getting off to a good start to their campaign.

Both VAR and goal-line technology came to the fore as France beat Australia 2-1 in the first Group C match of the World Cup in Russian Federation on Saturday.

The Manchester United midfielder's shot took a deflection off the boot of defender Aziz Behich before creeping over the outstretched hands of Ryan and bouncing over the goalline.

When new Australia coach Van Marwijk guided Netherlands to the World Cup final in 2010, he did so not by playing lovely football throughout the competition - they were a team with plenty of bite and aggression in their ranks.

For West Indies, only opener Devon Smith and wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich posted scores of substance, 61 and 55 respectively. Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been charged with ball-tampering by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The blunt remarks came the same day that Manafort was ordered to jail amid allegations of witness tampering. Kilimnik, whom Mueller's office says has ties to Russian intelligence, could not be reached for comment.

Suspecting that the snake has swallowed the victim, the residents killed it and carried out of the garden. The woman's body was found inside the reptile's body after villagers sliced open the python's carcass.

Dustin Johnson, who tees off at 3:10 p.m. today, has a strong lead at four-under, the only player under par. Phil Mickelson turned 48 on Saturday, an occasion marked by fans singing "Happy Birthday" at every turn.

Manchester United starts at home to Leicester and plays only one of last season's top six, Tottenham , in its first eight games. Last season's encounters ended in a victory apiece with both sides claiming victories in their neighbours' own back yard.

The closure will remain in effect "until the forest receives sufficient moisture to improve conditions", according to a statement. Images from the scene showed thick smoke pouring into the air and aerial firefighting resources trying to tamp down the blaze.

Two Saudi and UAE aid ships were in the waters off Hodeidah, coalition spokesman Maliki told Saudi state media. For the last three years the Saudi-led coalition hasn't made any major advances.

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